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Track-Day Prep: Stephen’s NSX

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 6:09 pm on May 7, 2013


Stephen is a Google employee and came to Z Car Garage on referral by GT-R owner Atila.  Stephen wanted to enjoy some track day fun in his NSX so we upgraded the brakes with a Stoptech Sport Kit consisting of slotted rotors, stainless braided lines and new pads:

Stock vs Stoptech rotors:

We love this Honda. Have fun at the track Stephen!

 




Ruben’s Z34

Filed under: 370z,Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:18 pm on May 6, 2013

 

Once a Z owner, always a Z owner! Ruben is a long-time 350z owner and we supercharged his car several years ago, here are a few pictures:

 
Ruben is now the proud owner of this 2010 370z 40th Anniversary Edition and he came back to ZCG for some UPREV tuning. Check out the improvements in hp/tq throughout the entire rev range with peak gains of 16hp/12tq to the wheels for a total of 300rwhp/253tq:

We are pleased to hear that Ruben reports a more responsive engine from the UPREV tune!




Ken’s 300zx

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Maintenance,Performance
by Alvin G @ 11:56 pm on May 3, 2013


Ken P is a long time customer and he absolutely loves the timeless design of his clean Z32. At ZCG we certainly specialize in improving the performance of Z cars but we also love to keep your Z in tip-top shape…this means performing routine maintenance. Ken’s NA Z32 got full timing belt services:


He can now continue to admire and enjoy the classic lines of his Z!  What can we do for yours so you can keep enjoying the ride?





When we last checked in with Enrique’s Project ’67 Camaro stunning paint and body work was completed:


The slick F-body then received major chassis developments with choice components from Detroit Speed Engineering(DSE). Up front, an entire DSE front clip was installed. This all-inclusive setup houses beefy upper/lower tubular control arms, coil-over shocks, and the power rack and pinion steering.

The clip is a complete bolt-on affair that replaces the stock subframe… modern sportscar handling here we come!

Massive 14″ rotors squeezed by BAER 6-piston brakes handle stopping duties:

On to the rear!   The  stock, leaf spring suspension was upgraded to a full 4-link setup with coil-overs and Panhard bar. The rear axle is a Ford 9″ with limited slip:

DSE’s popular mini-tub kit allows massive 335-width tires to fit under stock rear fenders:

Stay tuned as Enrique’s Camaro gets a drivetrain and interior!




More Upgrades For Ken’s Z32 TT

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 12:12 am on April 19, 2013


Our last report on Ken’s 300zx included suspension and extensive power upgrades. Ken came back to ZCG for tuning and installation of:

-Ash-Spec inlet pipes
-BDE motor mounts
-Quaife LSD and 4.10 Leader Gears

Here are the new Ash-spec inlet pipes compared to the old:


You can thank your lucky Z stars for BDE low-profile Z32 motor mounts, a smart alternative to OEM that allows more clearance larger for intakes:

A set of 4.10 Leader gears along with a Quaife LSD were installed:

 Ken tells us that he feels a noticeable increase in acceleration and traction from the rear end mods. With Rob’s tuning the Z now puts down 418hp/396tq to the wheels!  Peak numbers may be nice but check out the overall gains…a solid 40-50 hp/tq improvement from 3500rpm to 6500rpm:

Enjoy the Ride Ken!




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